Pure Moringa Oil for Hair & Face — Cold Pressed Ben Oil

Moringa is the oil to reach for when every other oil feels too heavy.

It is light, it absorbs in under a minute, and it suits fine hair and combination skin — the two things most hair and face oils are wrong for.

What It Is

Cold pressed from the seeds of Moringa oleifera, the drumstick tree that grows across India. Historically it was called ben oil, after the behenic acid it contains.

It is around 70% oleic acid, which gives it the light texture, and it is unusually high in antioxidants — which is why it is one of the most oxidation-resistant oils available. A bottle of moringa keeps far longer than most.

What It Is Used For

Fine hair that other oils weigh down

Its main advantage. Moringa conditions without the heaviness of coconut, olive or castor, so fine hair can actually use it.

Ageing and dull skin

High antioxidant content and fast absorption make it one of the better facial oils, including for combination skin.

Scalp health

Light enough to use on an oily scalp, where heavier oils are a problem.

Dry ends and frizz

A couple of drops on the ends, similar to argan but less expensive.

As a carrier

Its stability makes it an excellent base for essential oils — blends made with moringa go rancid far more slowly.

How to Use It

For hair

1. Warm a tablespoon between the palms
2. Massage into the scalp for 5-10 minutes
3. Work the remainder through the lengths
4. Leave 1 hour, or overnight
5. Wash out with a mild shampoo

Twice a week. It washes out far more easily than heavier oils.

As a leave-in

2-3 drops smoothed over damp ends.

For the face

3-4 drops pressed into damp skin at night. It absorbs quickly and leaves no film.

As a carrier for essential oils

2 tablespoons moringa with 4-5 drops of rosemary makes a light growth blend that suits fine hair, where a coconut base would be too heavy.

Moringa vs Argan vs Coconut

	Moringa	Argan	Coconut
Weight	Light	Light	Medium
Absorbs	Very fast	Very fast	Slower
Best for	Fine hair, face, oily scalp	Frizz, shine, finishing	Pre-wash protection
Shelf life	Excellent	Good	Excellent
Cost	Moderate	High	Low

If argan appeals but the price does not, moringa is the closest sensible alternative.

How to Tell Good Moringa Oil

• Pale yellow to light golden, clear
• Very faint, mildly nutty smell. Moringa is one of the least aromatic oils — a strong smell means fragrance was added or the oil has turned
• Light and non-greasy, absorbing in under a minute. If it sits on the skin, it has been blended
• May solidify in cold weather — normal, from the behenic acid. Warm the bottle
• Cold pressed stated on the label
• Dark bottle

Who It Suits

Good for: fine or thin hair, oily scalps, combination and mature skin, anyone who dislikes how heavy most oils feel.

Less good for: very coarse or very dry hair, which generally wants something heavier like olive or castor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will it weigh my hair down?
No. It is one of the lightest options available, which is its main point.

Can I use it on my face?
Yes. It is light, absorbs fast and suits combination skin, which most facial oils do not.

How often?
Twice a week on hair. Daily on skin.

Why has it gone cloudy or solid?
Behenic acid solidifies in cold weather. Warm the bottle in your hands. It is a sign of a genuine unprocessed oil.

Does it go rancid?
Far more slowly than most. Moringa is one of the most oxidation-resistant oils there is, which is why it is used as a carrier in blends.

Is it the same as drumstick oil?
Yes. Moringa is the drumstick tree.

Product Information

How to use: Massage into the scalp and hair. Leave 1 hour or overnight. Wash out. For skin, press 3-4 drops into damp skin at night.
Suitable for: Fine hair, oily scalps, combination and mature skin
For external use only. Patch test before first use.
Storage: Cool, dark place. May solidify in cold weather — warm gently.

Use it as a light base for our essential oils, or as a cheaper alternative to Moroccan Argan Oil.